Free exhibition guide

Exhibition Before the Ashes: Fantôme explores black and abstraction at La Lison Gallery

La Lison gallery invites you to discover its new exhibition, Avant les cendres, spotlighting Fantôme's work around black, line, textures, and abstraction, in a dialogue between visual arts and tattooing, from April 9 to May 16, 2026. The artist unfolds a pared-down universe, built on stroke, overlays, and a black matter conceived as a space of projection. Opening on April 9 at 7:30 p.m.

In Paris, this exhibition invites you to engage in a dialogue with paintings.

With LE CAFÉ, Aurore Guez turns Wilde, on the Esplanade of the City Hall, into a free immersive exhibition, blending interactive paintings, talking portraits and an imaginary café that has become a living set, on April 25 and 26, 2026.

Free evening hours at the Bourse de Commerce: book your tickets for Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Want to visit the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free late opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this essential art venue in Paris. The next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Sumo: a free exhibition exploring this ancient martial art at the Japanese Cultural Center

In conjunction with the Paris Sumo Tournament taking place in the capital this summer, the Maison de la Culture du Japon is mounting a free exhibition devoted to this ancient martial art. From June 9 to September 26, 2026, discover "Sumo, Sacred Forces," a photographic installation by Bruno Aveillan.

The 2026 Grand Spring Festival at Galerie du 19M: free workshops, Japanese market, and an exhibition

Chanel’s fashion workshop marks spring with a lineup of free workshops and events at Galerie du 19M and Parcelle, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Expect embroidery, engraving, a Japanese market and bentos.

Exhibition by artist Zipcy in Paris: The Sweet Fortress at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

In Paris, the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery presents Zipcy, the South Korean artist, with La Forteresse Douce — her first solo show in France — running from April 24 to June 4, 2026. Drawing on Hanji paper, natural pigments and marouflage, the artist builds a universe centered on intimacy, materiality, and human connection, to be discovered at an opening in her presence on April 23, 2026.

Illumination : Korean digital art on view for free at Fondation Fiminco

The Fiminco Foundation and the Korean Cultural Center present "Illumination," a digital art exhibition free to visit from April 24 to June 21, 2026.

Monet's death centenary: a free exhibition of two never-before-seen masterpieces in Paris's 8th arrondissement

To mark the centenary of his death, this renowned Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement unveils two previously unseen Monet canvases in a free exhibition, starting April 9, 2026. A rare chance to view these Impressionist masterpieces before they go under the hammer.

Eggxtraordinaire: a free, offbeat and foodie exhibition you won’t want to miss in the Marais

An exhibition unlike any other to discover during Easter time. From April 3 to May 3, 2026, at Galerie Joseph, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and artists explore the egg and its symbols with the free exhibition Eggxtraordinaire. An offbeat event you simply have to see!

Living Together by Yann Arthus-Bertrand: an exhibition and photo studio at Place de la Concorde

This spring, Yann Arthus‑Bertrand invites you to discover the beauty and diversity of today’s France through a groundbreaking event called "Living Together." What’s on the program? A photo exhibition, a photo studio, not to mention encounters to be discovered on Place de la Concorde from April 11 to May 10, 2026. More details to come.

Mériel: Free exhibition of vintage cars and activities in Val-d'Oise (95) in April 2026

Calling all vintage-car enthusiasts and fans of a good day out in Val-d’Oise (95): Mériel is set to host a gathering of classic cars that should appeal to both aficionados and casual strollers. A retro day out with free entry, to be enjoyed alongside a free car exhibition and on-site activities, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

JEMA 2026: Home, Fashion, Art... Free Exhibition at the Galerie des Ateliers in Paris

In Paris, the European Heritage Days of Craftsmanship are set to take place from April 7 to April 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, the Galerie des Ateliers de Paris will host "30 Faubourg – the Art of Everyday Life Made in Paris," an exhibition celebrating Parisian artisan skills from April 2 to May 16, 2026.

Lafayette, bridging France and America: free exhibit on the Marquis at the National Archives

From April 1 to July 14, 2026, the National Archives will host a free exhibition dedicated to Marquis de Lafayette. Featuring rare documents, caricatures, and related artifacts, this exhibition traces the life of the "hero of two worlds" — a figure equally celebrated in the United States and debated within France, against the backdrop of revolutionary upheavals.

Everyone’s looking for their cat: a street-art exhibition centered on felines at Fluctuart

"Everyone's Looking for Their Cat," is the name of the new free urban art exhibition to see at Fluctuart. Join us from May 7 to August 23, 2026 to admire the works by about ten street artists created around the famous feline.

Breath of Iron: the collective exhibition that breathes new life into the Bastille Design Center

From April 17 to 19, 2026, the Bastille Design Center in Paris will host Souffle de Fer, a contemporary art exhibition conceived by Anna Sokolov. An immersive journey through industrial heritage, creation, light and matter, with free admission.

JACE, the street artist behind Gouzou, unveils his exhibition "Cœur Sensible" in Paris's 13th arrondissement.

Le street artiste Jace, known worldwide for his famous Gouzous, returns to Paris with a new solo exhibition in collaboration with the Mathgoth gallery. This time, the French urban artist takes over a 300-square-meter pop-up space in the 13th arrondissement to present his "Cœur Sensible."

Springtime at the Manufactures: Saturday, April 11 at the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

On Saturday, April 11, the master artisans of the National Porcelain Manufacture of Sèvres, housed in the historic building, will reveal to the public the secrets of porcelain making and decoration. No reservations required and entry is free.

Night of Museums 2026: the lineup for the after-hours program at the Museum of Art and History of Judaism in Paris

Would you like to discover the Musée d'art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme? Good news: for the Nuit des Musées 2025, this museum is opening its doors to us free of charge for a special night on Saturday May 17.

Kaldea’s street art exhibition at Espace Cinko explores the theme of Identity

The street artist Kaldea is showcasing Identité, her major solo exhibition at Espace Cinko, located in Passage Choiseul in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. This immersive, free exhibit requires no reservation and is open from April 11 to April 18, 2026.